Finished Adhesives and Sealants - Articles - Page 265

Voorhees Appointed Rust-Oleum CEO

He replaces Thomas E. Reed, who will assume the position of chairman as he approaches his September retirement.

March 5, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Edward J. Voorhees III, president of Rust-Oleum North America, will take over as CEO of Rust-Oleum Group.

Nanomaterials in the Workplace

Where do adhesives and sealants manufacturers’ responsibilities lie when nanomaterials are used in the production process?

Ian Marshall Ben Grebot Caroline Raine

March 1, 2018

In a recent survey, the UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) asked its clients and stakeholders whether they or their employees were concerned of the risk that nanomaterials may pose to their workforce. Almost a quarter of responders to the question replied that they were.

Editor's Memo

Travel Season is Approaching, and We're Looking Forward to the American Coatings Show and Conference and the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo

The 2018 American Coatings Show and Conference takes place April 9-11 in Indianapolis, while Miami will host the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo from April 23-25.

Teresa McPherson

March 1, 2018

We’re previewing two key industry events in this issue: the American Coatings Show and Conference and the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo.

Dow Continues Partnership with Aston Martin

For more than 25 years, Dow Automotive Systems has supplied Aston Martin models with structural adhesive solutions.

March 1, 2018

Aston Martin and Dow recently announced the continuation of their technical development partnership.

Dental Adhesive Market to Rise 6%

Europe is expected to be the largest dental adhesive market during the forecast period.

March 1, 2018

The dental adhesives market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2017 to $2.57 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.02% between 2017 and 2022.

ASC Announces Member Programs Expansion

Beginning this year and extending through 2020, the ASC will be delivering 12 new initiatives.

February 28, 2018

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced significant expansion of member programs and services.

Henkel 2017 Sales Grow 7%

The adhesive technologies business unit delivered very strong organic sales growth of 5%.

February 28, 2018

Henkel recently announced that, in the fiscal year 2017, sales exceeded $24.6 billion for the first time.

Reversing for Recycling

A research team found that taking center stage in making this possible are ferromagnetic nanoparticles in thermoplastic adhesives, using electromagnetic energy.

Joan Mantini

February 28, 2018

A multi-year research program has made an effort that has yielded surprisingly effective results in its quest to develop reversible adhesive joints that can be debonded and rebounded, not just once, but multiple times.

New GE Aviation Plant Seeks to Narrow Manufacturing Skills Gap

GE’s Lafayette operation, which opened in 2015, is in the throes of the fastest production ramp-up for a commercial jet engine since jetliners were first introduced in the 1950s.

February 26, 2018

After creating eight factories across the U.S. over the past decade, GE Aviation is working to narrow the “skills gap” facing many young Americans seeking jobs in today’s advanced manufacturing plants.